Almost everything is better when desserts are involved, and that includes your hair and makeup looks. From glazed donut nails, cherry cola lips to vanilla chai latte hair, beauty has been having quite a ‘sweet’ season of late, drawing inspiration from an array of delectable desserts, both in terms of colour and finish. Hair colour trends are not far behind, with hues of rich toffee, golden caramel and frothy vanilla on everyone’s inspiration boards. If you’re trying to look like a ‘snack’ for your next date, it might help to draw inspiration from your favourite sweet indulgences. Below, find our favourite dessert-inspired hair colour trends, with a quick breakdown on how to recreate them.
Vanilla Chai Latte
The Vanilla Chai Latte hair color trend is a luscious and inviting fusion of creamy vanilla and warm chai tones — think comforting hues found in a steaming cup of chai latte. This trend introduces a delicate balance of light and dark shades, with a darker base around the roots, and a golden, chai-coloured balayage across the strands. Finish off with ashy blonde highlights to deliver that frothy, vanilla-inspired vibe to your look. Whether worn in loose waves or sleek and straight, this trend captures the essence of cozy winter vibes, creating a dimensional look that's perfect for the season.
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Schwarzkopf Simply Color Permanent Hair Colour - 9.06 Peanut Blonde
L'Oreal Paris Casting Creme Gloss Ultra Visible Hair Color - Light Golden Brown 632
Cherry Merlot Glaze
With black cherry being a major hair colour trend for 2024, you can pick from bolder techniques and shades or choose to go the soft and subtle route. For a more vivid take on the dessert-inspired trend, pick your favourite wine hued hair colour and dye your hair globally for a statement look that’s guaranteed to get the compliments rolling in. If you wish to go for a subtler iteration, choose a darker shade with just hints of burgundy to create a reflective, luxurious palette that’s versatile as well as on-trend. You could also opt for cherry-coloured highlights to add depth and movement to your look.
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Paradyes Hair Highlighting Kit - Ruby Wine
BBlunt Wine Deep Burgundy 5 Minute Shampoo Hair Color - 4.20 Wine Deep Burgundy
Honey Caramel Melt
If you’re looking to go lighter with your hair in a hue that’s still wearable for work and formal events, this is probably the look for you. Honey Caramel blends rich brown hues seamlessly with warm, golden tones to create a radiant, sun-kissed look that’s perfect to wear all-year-round. Although you can wear this colour globally or as highlights, this trend works best as a balayage. Go for a light brown shade as your base and add hand-painted golden highlights strategically to create a diffused, shiny blend. Due to its reflective nature, this is also a great colour option for you if you’re looking to spruce up dull or ‘flat’ looking hair.
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L'Oreal Paris Excellence Fashion Highlights Hair Color, 9.13 Golden Beige Blonde
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Chocolate Hazelnut Praline
Possibly the most wearable and versatile look of the lot, go for this one if you’re looking to avoid pre-lightening or want a darker colour palette for your hair. This warm, chocolate-inspired trend is a great way to add subtle movement and dimension to your hair, delivering the appearance of fuller-looking tresses. To recreate this look, start on a dark, chocolate brown base and add subtle, hazelnut-hued highlights in a shade that’s just slightly lighter than your base to create an illusion of depth. This hair colour is at once modern and timeless, and can be worn with minimal styling and effort.
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L'Oreal Paris Casting Creme Gloss Hair Color, 535 Chocolate
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